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Research Progress on the Development and Growth of Apical Meristems in Plants

《北方园艺》[ISSN:1001-0009/CN:23-1247/S]

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2026年10
Page:
128-134
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Title:
Research Progress on the Development and Growth of Apical Meristems in Plants
Author(s):
ZENG Jing12WANG Xinyu12HE Wanjuan12XIONG Siwei12LIANG Jude12XIONG Cheng12
(1.College of Horticulture,Hunan Agricultural University/Ministry of Education International Cooperation Joint Laboratory for Horticultural Crop Germplasm Innovation and Molecular Breeding/Ministry of Education Engineering Research Center for Horticultural Crop Germplasm Innovation and New Variety Breeding,Changsha,Hunan 410128;2.Yuelushan Laboratory,Changsha,Hunan 410128)
Keywords:
SAM and RAMgrowth and developmentregulatory mechanismplant hormoneenvironmental factors
PACS:
S360
DOI:
10.11937/bfyy.20254345
Abstract:
The shoot apical meristem (SAM) and root apical meristem (RAM) are central regulators of aerial and underground plant development,respectively.SAM drives the formation of leaves,branches,flowers,and fruits,directly affecting crop yield.RAM supports root system architecture and nutrient uptake,influencing stress tolerance and biomass.Thus,studying SAM and RAM development is crucial for crop improvement.This study outlined their structure and function,regulatory mechanisms,influencing factors,current challenges,and future research directions,with the aim of providing insights into the core regulatory mechanisms of plant development and offering guidance for the breeding of high-yield,stress-resistant crop varieties.

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